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Cat and cat mating: 🐈 what you need to know

People who have not encountered the mating of animals, it may seem that it is a simple matter, that all is done by nature itself, and the owners only bring together a fluffy couple. Well, professional breeders would disagree. Nor would those for whom for whom the mating of cats and kittens cats and cats for the first time. Immediately there are many questions: you need to know what time and where to mate, whether the pets need to be prepared, whether any documents are required.

It is better to thoroughly study the answers to all the questions and to approach the case fully armed.

When it is better to mate cats

Nature provides for a certain time for everything. Cats should not be mated before they are one year old: it is important to wait until they are fully physiologically mature. The first two heifers are ignored.

The optimal time for mating for the first time is under one and a half years of age, if it is too late, it might be difficult to communicate with the cat and show strong aggression towards him.

An excellent solution will be to keep a diary of all the dates of the beginning and end of the heat period: this will help to calculate the beginning of the next heat and set a date for the mating of the cat and the cat.

The cat's heat

The heat does not last long: 5 to 10 days. During the first two days, a change in the cat's behavior is noticeable. The female becomes agitated, overly affectionate or unusually aggressive. The cat rubs itself on furniture or the feet of the household. Her gait changes obviously – you can't help but notice her tail raised and her lower back drooping. The cat won't let the cat near itself yet.

Then, up to day 6, the owners "enjoy" the calling meow. If you pet the cat, she immediately assumes an unmistakable pose, not forgetting to put her tail to the side and raise her croup. Appetite decreases and urination becomes more frequent. The animal expresses readiness for copulation.

Puberty in a cat

A cat enters puberty between the 8th and 10th month. It depends more on the breed. Puberty is completed by a year and a half. There is a change in the behavior of the male: aggression is manifested, closer to the night all "enjoy" concerts of shouting and meowing. Especially "pleasant" is the desire of the cat to sweep all around with a pungent smelling secret. Particularly zealous cats make attempts to satisfy sexual needs with soft things. In the spring period the desire to continue their lineage is especially strong, although males are ready for it all year round.

What is cat mating

Cat mating is the process of two individuals mating for the purpose of obtaining offspring during the sex drive. The cat's owner chooses his or her own mate. But if for a non-breed animal mating is uncontrolled and does not require legal registration, for breeding of pedigree animals there are a number of conditions. For example, to have an admission to breeding from the felinological club in which the pet is a member. Here are the standards of the World Cat Federation (WCF). Contact the cattery where you bought the kitten. If it operates in another system, the breeding regulations may be different.

According to the rules of WCF system, animals participating in breeding should be healthy and meet the breed standards. To obtain a mating referral you will need:

• Join the WCF Club and register your kennel in the WCF system. This is necessary to select or approve a mating partner and register the litter. Kittens, born in a cattery without a license, are considered non-breeds.
• To have a pedigree on hand. Contact the Club that issued the metric (the birth certificate you received with the purchase of the kitten from the breeder) and exchange it for a pedigree. You can get the document at a personal visit or by mail. There is a fee for pedigree service. Pedigree should contain information about four generations of the cat, including names, titles and colors of ancestors.
• Participate in cat shows. Animals participating in breeding must receive an exterior evaluation from independent breed experts. For cats, it is two marks "excellent" or "very good". For cats, it is two "excellent" grades. Untitled cats should be tested every year. Champions – once every 2 years. International champions once every 3 years. European grand champions and holders of higher titles can breed without restrictions, without participating in exhibitions at all. You can start showing career as early as 3 months old. This will help form the right temperament and get the best results.

How to prepare for the first mating of cats

To mate a purebred cat with a cat for the first time, proceed as follows:

Step 1: Choose a mating partner. You can look for a mate for a cat or cat at cat shows or through the club that registered the animal at birth. However, the final word rests with the Club's breeding committee. If potential partners do not match in blood type or are closely related to each other, you can not get permission to mate.For the first mating to be successful, the selected partner must be an experienced.

Step 2: Stop taking hormone medications. If using drugs that suppress heat, stop taking them 2-3 months before the intended mating. During this period the hormones will be restored and the cat will become fertile again. However, it is not safe to continue taking pills to suppress sexual activity. If you plan to mate your cat further, give them up completely. If you want to stop at one mating – think about spaying or neutering afterwards. Please note: it is not advisable to untie a cat just to suppress her restless behavior in heat. If you do not plan to breed in the future, it is better to have the animal neutered or spayed: a cat – before the first heat at 3-6 months, a cat – at 1 year.

Step 3: Look in vet passport. If the annual vaccination period is about to expire, get vaccinated at least one month before mating.

Step 4: Get tested. Test the cat for genetic, viral, and sexually transmitted diseases. For example, chlamydia mycoplasmosis, VIC, VLC and feline coronavirus. The test results should not be more than 3-4 weeks old on the approximate date of mating.

Step 5: Perform a treatment against parasites. Treat your cat against fleas, ticks and worms at least 2 weeks before mating.

The first time a cat is in heat: can I mate?

For cat owners the problem of mating becomes relevant at 6-7 months of life. At this time, the animals usually begin their first heat. The timing of the beginning of the first heat depends on several reasons: breed, housing conditions, diet, climate, health. Some breeds begin their heat earlier, others later. The first heat is often unnoticeable to the owner and has no pronounced symptoms.

The onset of the first heat is not a reason to mate. At this age, the animal has not yet matured physically. Early pregnancy leads not only to infertility and the birth of nonviable offspring, but can cause significant harm to the health of the young body.

When will the pet be ready to bear and give birth to healthy kittens?

The ideal age to start mating

The mating should not take place before the animal is one year old. By this time the cat has had time to fully form physically. This is why experts recommend skipping the first two heifers in a cat.

The first mating is easiest in a cat under the age of 1,5 years. Late in this period, an unleashed pet may have problems with the cat. She is often aggressive with the gentleman and will not let him near her.

A breeder should keep a special diary to record the duration and timing of heats. This is especially important in the first year of the animal's life. The diary helps to keep track of the estral cycle of the cat, allows the owner to calculate the period of the coming heat, and to determine the days of mating.

How to prepare an animal before mating

Do not shampoo him or her. – This will remove the natural smell that affects a cat's sexuality. The male for the first mating in a cat should be unleashed, so there is less chance of psychological trauma in the pet.

A suitable place for mating among professional breeders is the home of the male. The cat is let in, and the acquaintance takes place. The female then lets the cat, then drives him away, repeating these techniques. Then, when anger is replaced by grace, a quick intercourse is performed (the total number in an hour sometimes reaches 8 times).

The following signs will help to know that the action is over (and it is not necessary or even recommended for the owners to be in the same room when mating):

Nevertheless, the cat is not taken away from the home of the groom; the whole mating cycle is completed in 5 days, sometimes if the female and the male learn quickly and get to know each other closely – in a couple of days. That's why for the time of stay in the guest house they put a litter box, its bowls for food and water, and leave a carrier with its smell, so the cat can sleep and rest there. When the female is ready to mate again, she will start flirting with the cat.

Important: It is the duty of the female owner to inform the opposite party after three weeks about the results of mating.

Non-standard cases that need to be solved happen as well. This is due to incompatibilities in the feline family. For example, a size discrepancy, the male is smaller than the female. In this situation, the sexual organ of the cat, resting against the back of the cat, is not able to fertilize her. So the male has to be guided.

Another case is that during coitus the female collapses on her side.

The owner will have to hold the animal in a proper position (there are situations when the cat is able to solve the problem without interference).

The female does not give – not an easy situation, as the lady decides with whom she will have intercourse. We have to take her home. As a last resort, a probe inserted into the vagina can be used. It is used to induce ovulation and the cat will surrender to an unloving male. Also some breeders lock up two different-sex purrs and believe in contact between them.

The situation when a female cat suddenly stops her heat with all the accompanying signs. This happens because of stress. You should wait until the cat will get used to it and get used to it, and everything will recover. Maybe you should leave the cat at the cat owner's house to let the animals get used to each other.

No heat – This happens if the behavior was mistaken for heat. But the gentleman will never let you down. Only in case of total indifference and total lack of attention to the cat can we talk about the absence of coitus between the animals.

The mating process itself

The onset of heat in a cat can be understood by the following signs:

It is better to send the female to the cat on the third day after the first symptoms of heat. The cat is handed the toilet, food, utensils, and a carrier along with the cat.

If the lady is ready to mate, she will pet the cat herself, exciting him with her behavior. At the beginning of acquaintance, mutual ignoring of each other, aggression and even fights are possible. At this point, you should make sure that the newlyweds do not hurt each other.

When understanding in the couple is found and the owner is confident of further peace, the youngsters are left alone to reunite in a quiet environment. The fact that a mating has taken place can be judged by the changed behavior of the female: she doesn't swear at the cat, lies down next to him, and allows him to take care of her in every possible way. And during the mating time heart-rending howls can be heard from the room, after which the lady begins to lick herself intensively.

After a while the man loses interest in his partner and the cat can be taken home even if the signs of heat are not completely gone. It is obligatory to inform the owner of the inseminator after 3 weeks about the results of the mating!

It is clear that the situation described above is an ideal scenario. But in reality things do not go so smoothly:

All these moments should be perceived adequately, try to settle, not to force the events and allow the cat to independently persuade the bride.

Non-standard situations and their solutions

There are incompatibilities in the feline family. Some of them are easy to overcome, while others require help or immediate intervention.

• Size mismatch: the female is larger than the male. The cat is unable to impregnate the cat because an important body part rests against the partner's back. In such situations, the cat is guided.
• The cat falls on its side during coitus: the man must support the pet in the correct position, although experienced producers themselves manage to cope in such an uncomfortable position.
• The cat does not give. The case is complicated, and more often than not, one has to retreat and look for another love, because it is the female who decides who will be the father of her future children. When there is an urgent need to procreate from this particular union, experts advise to insert a special probe into the vagina, which provokes ovulation and the female has nothing left to do but give herself into the clutches of an unloved male. Another way to resolve a similar conflict is to lock the pair in a separate room and hope that love will happen.
• A cat in a new place suddenly has no signs of heat. This is actually stressful. Once the animal gets the hang of it, things will resume. You may have to leave the female cat to live with the cat's owners for a while so they can make friends and get used to each other.
• The cat is not leaking, and she was brought to the male. There is always the possibility of a mistake when an animal's unusual behavior is mistaken for signs of a sex hunt. But you can't fool a cat! If he is indifferent to the opposite sex, does not pay attention to the new life partner, then be sure – the wedding will not happen.

An adult cat and a kitten up to six months old

A mature male, whether neutered or not, is unlikely to accept a baby in a friendly way. But will never get into a fight with him, even if the new pet attacks him himself. It may hit you with its paw, but it will not cause serious damage or claws.

If a kitten is very small (a month or a month and a half), you shouldn't leave the animals alone until the younger one grows up and gets stronger. In the wild, the male will eliminate a defenseless opponent from his territory, even if it is a baby.

When the kitten is three months old, the cat won't be able to strangle him anymore.

If the cat is neutered, it will most likely accept the new tenant and the pets will quickly become friends.

Peculiarities of breeds in their relationship with each other

The nature of the relationship between the two pets depends largely on their breed. This is due to the genotype, which imposes certain traits on the temperament of the animal.

The most aggressive breeds are those that have close wild roots and are obtained by hybridization. These are the Bengal, Toiger, Savannah, Caracet, Safari and Chauzy. It is characteristic of these cats to treat the host as a member of the pack. A newcomer to the pack is always difficult to accept. Read about aggressive cat breeds.

The ideal for these pets would be if they are brought into the house at the same time from a cattery or introduced at an early age.

Natural breeds such as the Abyssinian, Siameth, Burma, Burma, Persian, British, Siberian or Norwegian will have a hard time accepting a new pet. They consider themselves the ancestor of the pack, in which the human is at the head or is the guardian member. Such cats are also recommended to be paired with each other at a young age.

The exceptions to the rules are the Russian Blue and Nibelungen. They are very docile, calm and stress-resistant pets.

Breeds that were bred by breeding to fix attractive external and internal traits are much softer and calmer. Getting to know these pets will happen easier and faster. These are, for example, Sphynxes, Exots, Rexes (Ural, Cornish, Devon, Selkirk), young varieties – Napoleon, Bambino.

Basic rules for breeders

Mating of pedigree cats and cats is a time-consuming process, which requires understanding of breeding and jurisprudence. Their first mistake inexperienced breeders make at the moment of finding a partner.

How to choose a "groom" or "bride

Not only health, but also color and blood type are important in the future partner. When mixing incompatible blood types, kittens may be born dead or defective. In the second case, the animals will not have breeding value and will receive no higher class than pet. This will reduce the cost and eliminate them from breeding.

For the safety of your pet and future offspring, it is recommended to go to felinological clubs. Here you will be matched with several suitable mates. This will eliminate downtime until the next heat in case of an unsuccessful introduction. If the pet is not happy with the "bride" or "groom" – you can immediately arrange a meeting with a new candidate.

Very often mistakes are made when mating Scots. Within the breed, there is a division into "straights" (straight-eared) and "folds" (lop-eared). Interbreeding within the same group is unacceptable, since it is fraught with defects in future offspring. All these nuances you can learn at consultation at the specialized club.

Paperwork

Before the mating of a cat and a cat, their owners make a contract. The document prescribes the basic rules, the duties and rights of the parties, controversial points, the type of payment and the accompaniment of pregnancy. To confirm the breed and health of the partners, their pedigree and veterinary certificates are checked.

More often than not, the owner of the male accepts payment in the amount of the cost of one of the kittens. The first part of the money is given before or immediately after the mating, and the second part after the birth.

Determining pregnancy after mating

After mating, owners wait 3 weeks until the first signs of pregnancy appear. If the pet is pregnant, you can easily recognize it by the rounded sides and swollen nipples of a red hue. Also, successful conception is accompanied by a premature cessation of heat.

For a more accurate diagnosis, make an appointment at the vet clinic on day 20-25 after intercourse. Pregnancy is confirmed by blood tests, ultrasound and X-rays. All of these procedures are necessary to rule out pseudo-pregnancy, fraught with the development of cancer.

Having understood how to mate cats and cats, you can easily orient yourself even in case of force majeure. In most cases, the process proceeds naturally and does not require additional help.

If you are not planning to take part in breeding – take care of neutering or spaying your pets beforehand. This will protect them from prostatitis, inflammatory and cancerous diseases.

The article is for information purposes only. Contact your vet!